Barry Manilow Performs the Songs That Make The Whole World Sing

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And like a good neighbor Barry Manilow always seemed to be there during the last 40 years. Manilow, whose string of radio hits are legend is calling it a day (or night) as he tours “One Last Time” to give Baby boomers one last shot to sing along with songs they all know and love (whether they admit it or not).

Many a middle-aged woman has consoled herself or even empowered themselves to one of the showman’s legendary tunes. After all, he writes the songs that make the whole world sing.

Manilow has come a long way since his formative years almost 50 years ago. From arranger to jingle writer to Top 40 staple Manilow has had one heck of a run. And after all this time he has decided to bit adieu – at least until a Vegas residency comes calling.

Manilow hit it big in the mid ‘70s as an alternative to disco that was ruling the charts at the time. He was able to mix pop, ballads and emotions into a tight weave that still see him welcome today. He has just decided to call it a day, leaving on his own accord, knowing when it’s time for the last curtain call.

At 72 the wordsmith and consummate performer looked sharp in his shiny blue suit as he spent a great deal of time serenading the audience before sauntering behind the keyboards. He had an impressive run in the ‘70s and early ‘80s that saw Manilow place 25 songs in the Top 40, 11 in the Top 10 and three number one songs.

The range of emotion and tempo fluctuated depending on the song and Manilow is a true showman as he sent a room full of sentimental listeners down memory lane one last time before the final curtain call.